Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Belfast to Dublin by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Dublin is 12 days 2h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Dublin Port (IEDUB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Dublin?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Dublin Port (IEDUB) around 12 days 2h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, BG Freight, BG Freight, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Belfast to Dublin by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Dublin takes around 7h 16m. Flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Dublin?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Dublin Airport (DUB) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by DHL and the typical transit time is around 7h 16m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Belfast and Dublin?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Belfast and Dublin. Cargo flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 7h 16m. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Belfast to Dublin by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1h 45m to send cargo via road from Belfast and Dublin. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Dublin by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Dublin by cargo ship is 1,741 Nautical Miles (3,225 Kilometres / 2,004 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Dublin Port (IEDUB).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Belfast to Dublin?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Dublin by road is 168 Kilometres (105 Miles) and will typically take around 1h 45m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Belfast to Dublin by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Dublin by air is around 231 Kilometres (143 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Dublin Airport (DUB).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Belfast to Dublin by sea?

Accepted Answer

520kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast to Dublin. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Dublin?

Accepted Answer

33kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Dublin. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
DHLFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a week	ATR 72
Aer Lingus	1-2 times a day	ATR 72
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a day	ATR 72
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a day	ATR 72+2 others
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a day	ATR 72

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ISX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BUTTERFLY 2 / DUNRO → BUTTERFLY 3 / DUBLINRS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM
BUTTERFLY 2 / IRISHS5 → BUTTERFLY 3 / DUBLINRS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM
DUNRO → NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SCXB1 → NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → ISX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUNRO → ISX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SCXB1 → ISX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Belfast International Airport to Dublin Airport

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